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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

L81 EJMMOT history

L81 EJM is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,728 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 EJM was last recorded at 101,728 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,447 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,728 miles
  • 2024 – 101,447 miles
  • 2022 – 101,437 miles
  • 2021 – 101,247 miles
  • 2019 – 101,175 miles
  • 2018 – 100,714 miles
  • 2017 – 99,876 miles
  • 2016 – 99,063 miles
  • 2015 – 98,109 miles
  • 2014 – 96,824 miles
  • 2013 – 94,545 miles
  • 2012 – 92,273 miles
  • 2011 – 90,323 miles
  • 2010 – 86,823 miles
  • 2009 – 86,424 miles
  • 2008 – 85,583 miles
  • 2007 – 84,860 miles
  • 2006 – 84,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,728 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,728 miles (+281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,728 miles
    Test number
    908333261548
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,447 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,447 miles
    Test number
    870822211922
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass101,437 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    565641229954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass101,247 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,247 miles
    Test number
    819405494651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    105476396092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,175 miles (+461)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    812407801858
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,714 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    836746963705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind

  8. Pass99,876 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    145931919611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,063 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    379059660902
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass98,109 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,109 miles
    Test number
    737592935158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,824 miles (+2,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    695826384179
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass94,545 miles (+2,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    299495373474
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass92,273 miles (+1,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    737977962106
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leaks around engine areas

  14. Pass90,323 miles (+3,500)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    759526061164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  15. Pass86,823 miles (+399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    281824590188
    • NoteSlight binding on O/S front brake

  16. Pass86,424 miles (+841)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    390599159152
    • NoteAdvise brake pipes corroded
    • NoteAdvise o/s front upper arm bushes worn but no play at this time

  17. Pass85,583 miles (+723)1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,583 miles
    Test number
    421765658196
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll 4 rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm in centre of tread
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to 2mm in centre of tread
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge 225/60/zr16
    • NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight leak on rear axle

  18. Pass84,860 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    390113367133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    140623876430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 EJM

Does L81 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 EJM expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 EJM?
The MOT on L81 EJM expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 EJM done?
L81 EJM was recorded at 101,728 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 897 miles a year.
Has L81 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 EJM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L81 EJM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L81 EJM find?
L81 EJM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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